aftercome

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noun

A subsequent result; consequence.

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Meanings

nounaftercome (plural aftercomes)

plural aftercomes

  1. ScotlandarchaicA subsequent result; consequence.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
aftercomingconsequence

Origin

From after- + come. Compare Scots eftercum (“aftercome”).

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

forcemeatfoamcrete
Cite this entry
APA

aftercome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aftercome

MLA

“aftercome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aftercome. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “aftercome,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aftercome.

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